THE Labor Party has named ex-Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Sarah Race as its candidate for the seat of Flinders at the 2025 federal election, selecting her unopposed.
“I am a local volunteer and advocate – from my kids’ kinder committee to sports clubs and business groups, I have been putting my hand up for our community,” said Race. “We’ve had the same Liberal politicians for 40 years, but I’m here to change that. Protecting the peninsula lifestyle and making life easier and more affordable for locals are my key priorities.”
Race lives in Tootgarook with her husband Andy and two kids Nellie and Pim, Chico the dog, and Peggy and Daisy the cats. Nellie and Pim attend local schools. “Like many of us, I chose the peninsula to raise my family because I have such happy memories and connection to the area going back generations. We love the beachside lifestyle and getting involved in local clubs and activities. We especially love going to music festivals and getting out on the water.”
“When I moved here it was affordable for families like us. But that’s changing. Keeping the peninsula family-friendly is one of the many things I will fight for as the Member for Flinders. “Decisions are made by government, and as part of a Labor government I will deliver the government investment we need to make life easier and more affordable, support locals with child care, aged care, health, and mental health care, and protect our lifestyle and environment in this amazing part of the world.”
Race told The News “The Coalition has taken this seat for granted for four decades. The Liberals haven’t delivered. I will fight to get the peninsula our fair share”. “The Albanese government has delivered, in a very short time: a tax cut for every taxpayer, strengthened Medicare with more bulk billing and cheaper medicine, better wages for our lowest paid workers in aged care and child care, more homes more quickly, and for the first time in decades – real action on climate change with cheaper and cleaner energy. “I look forward to meeting you and listening to your ideas.”
First published in the Mornington News – 17 December 2024